Description
Tender, juicy boiled chicken made straight from frozen! It’s an easy, reliable method for busy weeknights or meal prep. Use it in salads, soups, tacos, or any dish you love. Simple, flavorful, and perfect every time. YUM!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (frozen)
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Place frozen chicken breasts in a large pot.
- Add chicken broth or water until the chicken is fully submerged.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 25–30 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding.
Notes
- Add garlic, onion, or bay leaves to the broth for extra flavor.
- Save the leftover broth for soups or other recipes.
- Shred the chicken while it’s warm for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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